Greetings!

Happy May!

April showers did indeed bring May flowers.

We started this month out with gratitude for: the weather at our amazing Rhythm and Vine fundraiser, our unwavering supporters, staff and volunteers who made the event a success, and of course, all of the Nurses in our community during National Nurse’s Week. We are grateful to have some of the absolute best on our team.

We will also be celebrating those who passed on our service at our Celebration of Lives on the 21st in Lake Wildwood and at the beautiful Butterfly Garden of Remembrance hosted by Hooper and Weaver over memorial weekend.

We are filled with gratitude and couldn’t be happier to be a meaningful part of Nevada County.

Of course, we also can’t forget to give a shout out to all the mothers out there who brought each and every one of us into this world. We hope you all enjoyed a lovely Mothers Day.

May is the gateway to summer……and if our experiences this May are an indicator of how awesome summer will be, we can’t wait!



Thank you! 

Heidi Wingo

Executive Director

Rhythm & Vine was a truly special evening, bringing community members together to dance, sip, and form meaningful connections.

We can not thank you enough for supporting nonprofit, compassionate, end-of-life care in your community. Your generosity is so appreciated!

Save the date for our next fundraising event, Moonlight Magic, on November 6.

During Nurses Week, and every week of the year, we celebrate and appreciate the compassionate caregivers who bring comfort, dignity, and humanity to every moment of care. Our nurses meet patients and families in some of life’s most vulnerable moments with extraordinary skill, empathy, and grace, offering not only medical care, but reassurance, presence, and kindness when it’s needed most.

The dedication, heart, and compassion our nurses bring to their work each and every day leaves a lasting impact on the lives of so many. We are deeply grateful for the countless ways our nurses support, advocate for, and care for our community. Thank you to all of our incredible nurses for everything you do, today and every day!

Meet Your Match

April 14

Meredith (Volunteer Coordinator) and Kim (Human Resource Director) spoke with students at Sierra College Nevada County about employment and volunteer opportunities with Foothills Compassionate Care.

Community Education Series

April 16

We learned about the power of medical cannabis from Melynda Ruckels, RN, MSN and local dispensaries.

Senior Health Fair

April 21

We presented and tabled at the Alta Sierra Neighborhood Alliance Senior Health Fair, held at the Alta Sierra Country Club.

Breakfast Club

April 22

We joined fellow members of the elder care community at Atria of Grass Valley, to hear Melissa & Kristen of Pawnie's home Care share about their recent service trip to Africa!

Volunteer Appreciation Hoedown

April 23

We celebrated our volunteer team of over 200 dedicated individuals, with a lively gathering featuring line dancing and delicious food from Bill's Chuckwagon.

Celebration of Lives


MAY 21

As the afternoon settles over the peaceful waters of Lake Wildwood, we will gather to remember those who have touched our lives. This special evening is a time for us to honor and celebrate the lives of those we hold in our memories.

We will honor loved ones who have died on our service this past year (May 2025-April 2026). We will take a moment to speak their names and hold their memories in our hearts.

RSVP required

Butterfly Garden of Remembrance


MAY 23-25

We invite the community to visit over 600 butterfly stakes, placed in the garden with messages affixed, as a way to reflect upon and honor loved ones.

Community Insight


MAY 27 | 4:30-6pm

Join us at 9am the 4th Wednesday of every month, as we chat with Tom Fitzsimmons about all things Foothills Compassionate Care.

Five Wishes

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES


MAY 28 | 3:00-4:30pm

Advanced care planning workshop covering scenarios, tools and tips for making sure your wishes are known.

Healthy Minds, Hopeful Futures

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES


JUNE 24 | 12:30-1:30pm

Join the Alzheimer’s Association, the Alzheimer’s Outreach Program of Western Nevada County, and Foothills Compassionate Care for an engaging community conversation about brain health, healthy aging, and the power of lifestyle choices.

Are You a Legacy Donor?

If you have included Foothills Compassionate Care in your estate plans, we would love the opportunity to thank you, welcome you into our Legacy Circle and ensure your gift is used exactly as you intend.

Please complete our Estate Plan Intention form, so that you may be recognized and recorded.